Sheffield’s own Jim Ghedi stands out as a potential torch bearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental folk artists.
Renowned for his intricate guitar work and atmospheric songwriting, his latest album, Wasteland, saw a bold, brooding shift into darker, more electronic territory. Drawing on history, the natural world and sharp social observation, his work feels both ancient and immediate.
This year, Ghedi will also release his first film soundtrack for A24’s The Death of Robin Hood – a dark adaptation of the 17th-century folk-tale Robin Hood's Death, the film is out in June 2026, and stars Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård and more.
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